Gavin Potenza has an impressive client list (those folks who pay him for illustrations): Duke University, AOL Autos, Oregon State University, O-I Glass, Doremus, Fortune, Money, GOOD Magazine, Wired Inc., Fast Company, ScientificAmerican, New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, IEEE, Metropolis, SmartMoney, California Wine Institute, AARP, — Continue reading
Yum. We love when craftspeople describe themselves as a “maker of things.” Really shows that they feel connected to the actual process of building with materials. Which, in turn, makes people feel more connected to the products that they’re shelling a little extra out on. It’s a beautiful cycle that — Continue reading
Huge big giant awesome welcome to hip New York -based company Areaware, who work with a ton of talented designers to bring you one of our favorite collections of quirky yet functional, high-design-but-somehow-affordable personal and home accessories. What are you waiting for! Browse all they have to offer and buy — Continue reading
Absolutely love the DIY project spotted on the The Proper Pinwheel. Though pillar candles can certainly be fun as a simple addition to the home, they could use some spicing up. Lexy does something pretty ingenious with those “grippy” drawer liners you can find at any home supply store. Partner — Continue reading
You’re down to the wire but you can STILL grab a great gift for a modern mom. We’ve put together a Mother’s Day gift idea round-up for discerning & modern moms last week, but if you still need some help, let us break it down for you: Modern Gifts for her — Continue reading
Weapons of Mass Creation Fest is happening June 8 – 10th in Cleveland, Ohio. Image from designer Ryan Brinkerhoff FaceMaker and ShapeMaker wooden toys by millergoodman via The Fox is Black Table Shells by Dan Yeffet Design Studio Coshell Chair by Tendo Mokko via This is Paper Phil Proctor’s Gallo Table Slow — Continue reading
We love modern. Like, real modern that is sleek and kind of looks like the interior of a space ship. We also like modern in terms of Mid-Century Modern. Retro modern. Shapes and lines that hearken back to that awesome period of design time. So when the two mix? Whoo — Continue reading
Don’t let the simple exterior of the book “Inside Prefab: The Ready-Made Interior” by Deborah Schneiderman and published by Princeton Architectural Press fool you: this small book packs a powerful punch of prefab inspiration. But instead of focusing on the prefabricated architectural world which is well-documented, Deborah delves into the world — Continue reading
Yay for silly and happy-inducing graphics and patterns! We’ve been a big fan of textile designer Laurie Wisbrun’s patterns for awhile now, but we’re really digging some of her adorable new products with cute graphics! That hipster llama is pretty cute, and looks fun on a journal. We love the — Continue reading
Bright, fresh and airy. That’s all we’re really looking for in a modern space (well, except when we’re looking for something cozy and dark…or something else…we like a lot of stuff, okay?!) and the Tarrytown House remodel by Austin-based Webber + Studio delivers like a mofo. We’re fainting over those — Continue reading
Anyone who’s ever looked at a design blog or Pinterest knows that wallpaper — patterned, bold, colorful, subtle, relaxing — is back in a big way, and probably will be around for years to come. “The Wallpaper Book” by Geneviève Brunet published this year by the fabulous Thames & Hudson will — Continue reading
Couldn’t find a lot of information about artist and photographer Nini Baseema. We know she’s based in Germany. Her Twitter profile describes her as many things: new media fan, travel guru, and art and interior design lover. In 2011, she aimed to shoot one self-portrait a day for a year. — Continue reading
2Modern Design Book Week is here again! Each day we’ll post about a gorgeous and inspiring modern design book and each day you comment for a chance to win that book! We’ll have one book review + 1 book each day for five days this week. We’ll choose winners and — Continue reading
Maybe it’s the light. Maybe it’s just the great angles that the architectural photographer used in the shots. The Summer House by Judith Benzer Architektur located in Burgenland, Austria is simply stunning. “The project Summer House in Southern Burgenland (Austria) describes a sharp-edged cubature which fits into its surroundings through its — Continue reading
And no, we can’t get enough of them. Seriously, how many planter/pot DIY projects have we posted about so far this season (Gravity-defying paint-dripped planters; Chevron Recycled Wood Planter and Day of the Dead Planters)? We enjoy the idea of adding to our outdoor space! Can’t help ourselves! That’s right, — Continue reading
Last year we covered the NeoCover, a nifty magnetic light switch cover. Since then, Jake Frey has redesigned his product and just launched an enhanced version. A just graduating industrial design student and an aspiring inventor, we like that this would be the perfect gift for folks who are a — Continue reading
The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is excited to announce the launch of Michael Jones McKean’s The Rainbow: Certain Principles of Light and Shapes Between Forms. The Rainbow will create simple, but phenomenal visual events — rainbows in the sky. Twice per day with clear sun, for 20 minutes each, a rainbow — Continue reading
The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and we’re feeling inspired by Spring photographs! Capturing the beauty and freshness of this lovely time of year, these photographs make a great addition to any room in need of some lightness and cheer. Petal Perfect by Larry Donnelly Springtime Reflection by — Continue reading
Construction is underway on the mixed-use residential development at 1111 Wilshire Boulevard in Downtown Los Angeles, which is expected to be completed by mid 2013. Designed by Nadel Architects to highlight the neighborhood’s contemporary character, the $53 million complex consists of 210 units and all the recreational amenities necessary for — Continue reading
It’s a concept as old as time in interiors and architecture: “Bring the outdoors in.” With good reason. Us humans like cavorting with nature, and we like it even more when we can cavort from the comforts of our own home. Here are eight spaces that do a great job — Continue reading
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